Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 455

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 21448953
Grade: 455
Variation: B.W. Raymond
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1919
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 13 of 52
Grade/Model Total Production: 64,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Traveling Nut (spring)
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A
Wind Indicator Available: Yes
Wind Indicator Present: Mixed
U.S. Patents: 77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 10704.455G13.16S2644.1615M129.O4448.L2206.19J157
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
192.69
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
74.40
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.126%
Registry Population: 16 (1.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 460 Sales

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Ringmaster2124 4 · October 17, 2022

Serial Number 21448733 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2019

Serial Number 21448659 was reported as accurate.

r72gsaol 37 · September 9, 2019

Serial Number 21448668 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Has wind indictaor

Anonymous · January 23, 2018

Serial Number 21448642 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2016

Serial Number 21448754 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2016

Serial Number 21448754 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 30, 2016

Serial Number 21448754 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2016

Serial Number 21448754 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2016

Serial Number 21448754 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2016

Serial Number 21448754 was reported as accurate.

bwalder 137 · December 27, 2015

Serial Number 21448953 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2014

Serial Number 21448869 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Can S/N 21448869 actually be a model 15 if the
barrel wheel is not jewled? The drawing for this
modes showes the barrel wheel jewled. The photo
examples don't appear to be jewled.
Curator Response: The model diagram is simply an example. Your particular watch may not have a jeweled barrel, as you mentioned.

Anonymous · November 3, 2014

Serial Number 21448869 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2013

Serial Number 21448803 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2013

Serial Number 21448312 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2012

Serial Number 21448969 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No winding indicator
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · August 10, 2012

Serial Number 21448499 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 455 Pocket Watch